Our guest speakers were Carrie Wieder and Nellie Brown, who were on hand to talk about Stress and Self Care and who were introduced by Becky Robbins. Wieder is a licensed master social worker who began her tenure at Erie County Medical Center in 2015. She worked on inpatient behavioral health floors before transitioning to the immunodeficiency services clinic. She's been pat of the Center of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Clinic for the past six years. She studied at both St. Bonaventure University and the University at Buffalo where she received her master's degree in social work. Brown is a certified Industrial Hygienist and is the Workplace Health and Safety Program Director of Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. She provides expertise for the Cannabis Workforce Initiative. As a certified industrial hygienist provides virtual and on-site training and technical assistance on a wide range of occupational safety and health hazards.

Caitlin O’Reilly introduced Jamie Probst from Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care (CHPC).  Mr. Probst has been with Hospice since 2006 and currently serves as Director of Family Support Services and directly oversees CHPC’s Bereavement Department.  He also serves as the Compliance Officer and Quality Assurance Program Improvement Manager. Jamie has a private practice with a specialty in grief and trauma therapy. In 2011 Jamie organized and was a member of a six person team from Hospice who traveled to Tanzania to work with community partners at the Karatu Lutheran Hospital (KLH).  In 2017 Jamie organized a second trip to Tanzania leading a team of four Hospice clinicians who helped provide on-site support to the KLH’s palliative care team.

Sue Jones introduced Blake Tarana as the week’s guest speaker. Blake is the Multi-Franchisee and President of Tim Hortons Southern Tier, overseeing locations in Jamestown, Olean, and Hornell. He also owns GDT Repairs LLC, TAR Holdings, and BPT Holdings. In addition to his business ventures, Blake serves as a board member for the Italian-American Golf Tournament, Vice President of the Southwestern Education Foundation, and Chairman of the Tim Hortons United States Advisory Board. A graduate of Southwestern High School and St. Bonaventure University, he holds a degree in Management Science.